Robotech: The Macross Saga - Volume 2

Robotech - The Macross Saga

by Jack Herman, Reggie Byers (Illustrator), Mike Leeke (Illustrator)

Adapted from the popular 1980s Robotech TV animated series, ROBOTECH: THE MACROSS SAGA VOL. 2 continues the groundbreaking science fiction tale of Earth's battle against a race of highly advanced alien invaders. With the fighting moving to the outer reaches of the solar system, the Zentraedi unleash a strategic assault on Earth in hopes of capturing the SDF-1, their lost warship that humans have been using to develop weapons and aircrafts for this epic intergalactic war. Meanwhile, defeated in battle, Rick, Lisa, and Ben become the unwitting captives of the Zentraedi and learn the true shocking motive behind their destructive invasion.

176 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 2003

Reviews

[Mr. Stick · Rating 5 out of 5]

ROBOTECH MACROSS SAGA VOL. 2: Because a single electric volume just wouldn't be enough! Gravity mines and excessive promotions and all the unrealistic fun that is Robotech!

- The SDF-1 goes to Mars for supplies and falls into a trap.

- Khyron, an impudent Zentradi officer, is constantly trying to capture the SDF-1 against orders, just to piss off Breetai.

- Rick, Lisa and Ben, captured by Breetai, argue over who's gonna kiss Lisa to distract the Zentradi for an escape attempt. We see how chauvinism survives in popular culture, whether blatant or unintentional. While it may induce convulsive cringing, it's an important reminder of how far we've come from the days of clubbing a woman and dragging her back to the cave. Now, afraid to make a move, we men stand around just wishing a woman would club and drag us away. At least we still have comic books and video games.

I should've rolled my eyes in the first book and given up... But I can't!
I shouldn't, but I just can't help LOVING this story!